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Altoona Smiles PC in Altoona, IA is hiring a Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced, patient-focused practice. The role emphasizes chairside assistance, radiographic imaging, accurate notes, and delivering a positive patient experience while supporting scheduling and production goals.
The position offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a welcoming team that prioritizes patient care and collaborative workflows.
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Full Time Altoona, IA, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 1005
Salary Range: $24.00 To $27.00 Hourly
Are you a passionate, friendly, and skilled Dental Assistant looking for your next career adventure? Altoona Smiles PC is on the hunt for a Dental Assistant to help us provide top-notch care and help create smiles every day! If you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and want to make a real difference, we want YOU to be part of our incredible team.
Clinical Efficiency & Support: Demonstrates proactive chairside assistance by consistently anticipating doctor needs, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring seamless instrument hand-offs to maximize workflow.
Radiographic & Diagnostic Excellence: Captures high-quality, diagnostic radiographs and iTero scans within time standards, ensuring all clinical images are clear, aligned correctly in imaging software, and in correct format with tooth numbering.
Accurate notation and coding: Accurately completes notes by end of appointment with correct codes walked out for procedures completed.
Patient Experience & Rapport: Delivers a welcoming and professional patient experience by offering the comfort menu, keeping the patient informed of treatment progress and giving quality post‑op instructions.
Scheduling Strategy & Production: Actively manages the schedule to maximize doctor production, identifying and filling gaps, and proactively offering same‑day treatment when available.
Team Communication & Handoffs: Maintains seamless collaboration through consistent, high-trust handoffs between the clinical team, Care Coordinators, and the Front Desk to ensure continuity of care.
Operational Preparation (Huddles & Lab): Demonstrates thorough daily preparation by participating in morning huddles, reviewing production goals, and ensuring all lab cases are ready and properly processed.
Clinical Infection Control: Adheres strictly to sterilization and safety protocols. Keeps clinical areas stocked and prepared.
Utilizes Expanded Functions Properly: Manages specialized tasks like temporary crowns or nitrous monitoring with precision.
Flex Position: Stays engaged and productive in this position. Helps assist other team members when needed.
Why Altoona Smiles PC? Career Growth - Opportunities to learn and advance within the practice. Positive Work Culture - Join a team that values each individual and supports your success. Comprehensive Benefits - Competitive salary, health benefits, and more. Cutting-Edge Equipment - Work with the latest technology to provide a great patient experience. Patient First - Join a practice that genuinely cares about improving patients’ lives.
Paid Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid license and CE
Medical, vision and life insurance
401(K) retirement plan
Ready to make an impact with us? At Altoona Smiles PC, we’re not just a dental office—we’re a family dedicated to making every smile brighter. Let’s build something amazing together!